Both have signed documents needed to take care of administration at Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

“All players we met in Belgium and Netherlands were very welcome both personally and as a family. They are very enthusiastic to immediately defend Indonesian national team,” said PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan when receiving PSSI Exco Hasani Abdulgani and Hamdan Hamedan (PSSI special envoy) at PSSI office, this afternoon.

Hasani and Hamdan were indeed sent by General Chairperson of PSSI to go to Netherlands and Belgium to meet their families and players, including taking care of all administration related to naturalization process.

In a report to General Chairperson of PSSI, Hasani and Hamdan explained that two players were very enthusiastic to soon become Indonesian citizens (WNI). Not only that, their families were also moved to receive these two PSSI envoys.

“Even Jordi’s grandmother is crying. So indeed eastern style requested by PSSI General Chair for kulonuwun (excuse me) to family is very appropriate.

They thank us (PSSI) for coming here (Belgium and Holland) to meet Jordi and Sandy’s families,” Hasani added.

Hamdan added that there were actually many players of Indonesian descent who played in Dutch, Belgian, and some English clubs. On average they are young (18-20 years old) and are starters where they play.

“Of course this can be a subject of discussion between PSSI, Technical Director, and Shin Tae-yong. I will give data about this player to PSSI. Then it’s up to PSSI,” said Hamdan.

PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan said that election of Uden Kusuma was based on his proposal and was approved by all Exco PSSI members.

“We think Pak Uden deserves to assume position of manager of Indonesian national team at upcoming 2021 SEA Games. He has capacity and ability as a team manager, and he also has experience in Indonesian football, “said Iriawan.

As is known, Uden currently also serves as an expert at Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora). He is also Chairperson of DKI Jakarta PSSI Asprov.

“We hope that Uden is able to carry out his duties well and PSSI gives full support to him. Moreover, we are targeting Indonesian national team to win gold in upcoming 2021 SEA Games, “he added.

Meanwhile, Uden Kusuma admitted that he was ready to assume position in accordance with decision of PSSI. This is certainly a mandate that must be carried out well, especially when PSSI is targeting national team to win gold in event.

“I would like to thank Ketum and Exco PSSI for trust given to me. As a manager, of course, first thing I will manage is players. “I will communicate with national team coaches about which players will be selected,” said Uden.

“My job as a manager is to manage aspects related to needs of team up to start of match. I will bridge interests of team,” he added.

All 2021 Menpora Cup matches are broadcast live by Indosiar and Vidio.com. However, everyone who likes soccer cannot enjoy Menpora Cup at home. This is because those who have pay television cannot watch game because of messy broadcasts.

“We are still in atmosphere of Covid-19 pandemic. Everything handled by PSSI and PT LIB. Includes hotel fees and antigen swabs for all participants. In normal times, all of that is responsibility of their respective clubs. So there must be an increased fee, “said Acting Secretary General of PSSI Yunus Nusi.

According to Yunus, one way to watch for free is to use an ordinary antenna (UHF) to watch Menpora Cup 2021.

“Emtek as a business partner of PSSI and PT LIB in 2021 Menpora Cup also has rules. They also run businesses. So this related matter has become commonplace. Likewise, if you look at European leagues you also have to subscribe to pay or cable television. So this is normal and hopefully understood in doing business, “added Yunus.

Meanwhile, those who have internet quota can stream. You have to pay, with Rp. 29,000 a month we can watch all 39 games in total. If average is not up to IDR 1000 per match.

Meanwhile, Marketing Organizing Committee (OC) Menpora Cup 2021, Rudy Kangdra, explained that his party had joined Indosiar (Emtek Group) from group stage to final round. Television coverage on a national scale and can be watched live and for free.

“The way to enjoy broadcast matches in 2021 Menpora Cup is on several platforms. Not only through national local television which can be enjoyed for free using a regular antenna, but there are also other platforms such as Over The Top (OTT) and cable. Television. Both categories can be said to be premium or paid. So this category is given freedom to choose as needed, “said Rudy.

The first two matches on first day of Group A are known to have not gone smoothly and smoothly. Arema FC drew 1-1 against PS Tira Persikabo and in second match PSIS Semarang which won 3-0 in first half was finally equalized 3-3 by Barito Putra in second half.

Today there are two matches in Group B, namely Bhayangkara FC against Borneo FC and Persija versus PSM Makassar at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang.